Installing and Uninstalling Default Controls

CONTENTS EPILEPSY WARNING A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain light GAMEPLAY ...... 2 SELECTION ...... 11 patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while INSTALLING HITMAN: WEAPON SELECT SCREEN . . 11 playing video games may induce an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce previously undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures of epilepsy. CONTRACTS ...... 2 INVENTORY ...... 11 If you, or anyone in your family, have an epileptic condition, consult your physician prior to playing. If you UNINSTALLING HITMAN: DISPLAYS ...... 12 experience any of the following while playing a video game – dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle CONTRACTS ...... 2 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY . . . . . 12 twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary movement, or convulsions – IMMEDIATELY GAMEPLAY ...... 3 STATISTICS ...... 13 discontinue use and consult a physician before resuming play. MENU CONTROLS ...... 3 TECHNIQUES ...... 14 PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE DURING USE GAMEPLAY CONTROLS . . . . 3 DISGUISES ...... 14 • This game disc is intended for use exclusively on Windows®-based systems with the minimum MAIN MENU ...... 4 SNEAKING ...... 14 configurations specified on the system requirements of the game purchased. START ...... 4 CLOSE COMBAT AND • Do not sit too close to the screen. Sit a good distance away from the monitor, as far away as the length OPTIONS ...... 4 SILENT KILLS ...... 14 of the cable allows. LOAD ...... 5 WEAPONS ...... 15 • Avoid playing if you are tired or have not had much sleep. TRAINING ...... 5 PISTOLS AND • Make sure that the room in which you are playing is well lit. CREDITS ...... 5 HANDGUNS ...... 15 • Rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes per hour while playing a video game. OPTIONS ...... 6 SUB-MACHINE GUNS (SMGs) ...... 15 HANDLING YOUR GAME DISC GRAPHICS OPTIONS ...... 6 ASSAULT RIFLES ...... 15 • Avoid bending the disc. Do not touch, smudge or scratch its surface. SOUND OPTIONS ...... 7 CONTROL SETUP OPTIONS . . 8 SHOTGUNS ...... 16 • Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat. MACHINE GUNS ...... 16 IN-GAME MENU...... 9 • Take occasional rest breaks during extended play. SNIPER RIFLES ...... 16 SAVE ...... 9 • Always store the disc in its protective case. LOAD ...... 9 EQUIPMENT ...... 17 ESRB RATING DELETE SAVE GAMES . . . . . 10 BINOCULARS ...... 17 This product has been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. For information about the ESRB OPTIONS ...... 10 MAP ...... 17 rating, or to comment about the appropriateness of the rating, please contact the ESRB at 1-800-771-3772. RESTART MISSION ...... 10 NIGHT VISION GOGGLES QUIT ...... 10 (NVGs) ...... 17 CONTINUE GAME ...... 10 HINTS AND TIPS ...... 17 MISSION BRIEFING ...... 10 CREDITS ...... 18

INSTALLING HITMAN: CONTRACTS MENU CONTROLS 1. Quit all applications and close all 3. From this point, follow mouse movement or arrow (cursor) keys Highlight selection windows on your desktop. the onscreen prompts to proceed left mouse button or Enter key Confirm selection click BACK button/Esc key Cancel selection 2. Insert the HITMAN: CONTRACTS through the installation. CD into your CD-ROM drive. 4. When installation is complete, After you close the drive door, you will see options to: a) launch GAMEPLAY CONTROLS the HITMAN: CONTRACTS the game; b) quit without playing E key Action installation menu will appear. the game; or c) read the Readme right mouse button Inventory/Exit sniper mode/Zoom map out text file. (Refer to the Readme file NOTE: If AutoPlay is disabled, the G key Drop weapon or item for updates, manual alterations menu will not appear. To manually Q key Draw/Holster weapon and troubleshooting.) access the installation menu, double- 1 key Equip close combat weapon click on the MY COMPUTER icon on 2 key Equip Pistol your desktop, and then double-click 3 key Equip Sub-machine Gun on the CD-ROM icon that appears 4 key Equip Rifle in the newly opened window. Finally 5 key Equip Binoculars double-click on AUTORUN.EXE 6 key Equip Night Vision Goggles to open the installation menu. 7 key Equip Lockpick M key Map left Ctrl key Crouch/Sneak UNINSTALLING HITMAN: CONTRACTS spacebar Toggle Crouch/Sneak To uninstall the game, use any one 3. Go to the Control Panel and select left Shift key Run of the following three methods: ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS. Click Caps Lock key Toggle Run 1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM on HITMAN: CONTRACTS, click left mouse button Fire/Zoom map in drive to activate AutoPlay. This on the ADD/REMOVE button R key Reload will bring up the Launch Panel. and follow the onscreen prompts. F1 key Toggle 1st and 3rd person camera mode Click on UNINSTALL and follow NOTE: If you experience difficulties F12 key Take screenshot the onscreen prompts. uninstalling HITMAN: CONTRACTS, Esc key Open/Close Pause/Options menu B key Mission briefing 2. Click on the START button from please consult the Troubleshooting Z/C keys Lean left/right the Windows taskbar. Choose and Performance Issues section mouse wheel up/down Zoom in/out PROGRAMS from the pop-up of the ReadMe File. Scroll up/down list menu. Locate the HITMAN: Scroll through maps CONTRACTS shortcut menu, W/A/S/D keys Move forward/back click on UNINSTALL and follow Strafe left/right the onscreen prompts. mouse movement Look up/down Turn left/right

2 3 START, OPTIONS LOAD, TRAINING, CREDITS

Each difficulty level has its own LOAD TRAINING permitted number of progress saves If you previously saved your The training area allows you to per mission. game, you can continue it from become familiar with the controls • NORMAL – 7 saves allowed the Load Screen accessed and various abilities of Hitman per level. from the Main Menu. in a non-hostile environment. • EXPERT – 2 saves allowed per level. If you have HITMAN: CONTRACTS It is highly recommended that you save game data on your hard drive, practice the techniques you will need • PROFESSIONAL – 0 saves allowed before starting your missions. per level. then when you select LOAD from the Main Menu, a list of your The training area also serves START save games will be displayed. as a storage area for the weapons OPTIONS Select START in the Main Menu Select the save game you want to you collect during missions. Each to begin a new game. Before Adjust various graphics, sound resume. The game will be restored silhouette represents a weapon the game begins, select your and control settings in the game. at the point where it was saved. that you can collect or unlock difficulty level. (See page 6.) during the game.

• SELECT DIFFICULTY CREDITS This menu allows you to select Select CREDITS from the Main Menu a difficulty level (Normal, Expert to see a roster of those responsible or Professional). for HITMAN: CONTRACTS. A number of different factors are influenced by the difficulty level you choose. These factors include: • The amount of damage Hitman can receive before dying. • The amount of accuracy shown on the map. • The reaction speed and firing accuracy of guards and targets.

4 5 GRAPHICS OPTIONS SOUND OPTIONS

To open the Options Menu, select • RESOLUTION: Set the display SOUND OPTIONS HITMAN: CONTRACTS EAX OPTIONS from the Main Menu resolution. Use this menu to configure sound ADVANCED HD (3.0) SUPPORT or press the Esc key to pause a game • TEXTURE RESOLUTION: Drag and audio settings: Each location in the HITMAN: and select OPTIONS from the slider right to increase • MUSIC: Move the slider to adjust CONTRACTS game world has its own the Pause Menu. texture quality. the game’s music volume. set of acoustics properties, providing Three sub-menus are available • TEXTURE FILTER: Set BILINEAR lifelike EAX® ADVANCED HD™ • SPEECH: Move the slider to adjust with options for adjusting the game’s (fastest), TRILINEAR (slower), Environmental Reverb. Graphics, Sound and Control Setup. the volume of spoken dialogue. or ANISOTROPIC (slowest). EAX® Environment Morphing™ • EFFECTS: Move the slider • DXT COMPRESSION: Enable smoothes the transition between to adjust the volume of in-game GRAPHICS OPTIONS or disable texture compression. rooms, while EAX Occlusion muffles sound effects. sound sources in different zones. Use these two menus to set your • GAMMA CORRECTION: Adjust • 3D SOUND RENDERER: Set graphics and display choices. the screen brightness. These EAX® ADVANCED HD™ DIRECTSOUND or OPEN AL. technologies are combined to serve • DRAW DISTANCE: Drag the slider • POST FILTER: Adjust the slider to • EAX: Enable EAX 3D sound. up a super-realistic sonic experience right to increase the visible change the level of special graphics when you play HITMAN: distance. effects applied in the game. • NUMBER OF VOICES: Set CONTRACTS on a Sound Blaster® • OBJECT DETAIL: Drag the slider (You need a modern graphics card the maximum number of voices Audigy® 2 ZS sound card! right to increase the level of detail to take advantage of the latest played at one time. on objects. graphics effects.) • SHADOWS: Enable or disable character shadows. • WEATHER EFFECTS: Enable or disable weather effects. • SUBTITLES: Enable or disable the display of in-game subtitles. • BLOOD AND GORE: Toggle the display of blood ON/OFF.

6 7 CONTROL SETUP OPTIONS SAVE AND LOAD

CONTROL SETUP OPTIONS • VERTICAL TURN SENSITIVITY: 3. Select CREATE NEW to create Move the slider to adjust the speed a new save game or select Use this menu to configure various at which Hitman looks up and a save game to overwrite. control settings: down. Use a higher setting 5. To resume a saved game, follow • MOUSE SPEED: Drag the slider for faster response. the steps in LOAD below. to the right to increase overall • BUTTON CONFIGURATION: Make mouse sensitivity. your own control assignments NOTE: You cannot save your • INVERT UP/DOWN AIM: Change for the keyboard and/or mouse. game while performing some this option to switch the movement To change the mapping, click on complicated actions. control on the Y axis. If you find a command and then press the new yourself looking down at the floor Press the Esc key during play key or mouse button. LOAD when you want look up, try to pause the game and access adjusting this setting. the In-Game Menu, which offers You can resume save games by using the following options: the LOAD option from either the • HORIZONTAL TURN SENSITIVITY: Main Menu or the In-Game Menu. Move the slider to adjust the speed at which Hitman turns. Higher SAVE If HITMAN: CONTRACTS save game data is available on your hard drive, settings make Hitman turn faster. While playing HITMAN: CONTRACTS, then when you select LOAD, a list you’ll want to save your game often of available save games is displayed. to preserve your progress. Select a save game to load it. To save a game: The game will be restored 1. Press the Esc key to pause at the point where it was saved. the game. 2. Select SAVE GAME from the menu.

8 9 IN-GAME MENU WEAPON AND ITEM SELECTION

DELETE SAVE GAMES detailed here can include ammo type, caliber, clip capacity, length, You can delete save games by using weight and storage. the DELETE SAVE GAMES option in the In-Game Menu. Select the • WEAPON DISPLAY unwanted save game to delete it. An image of the currently selected OPTIONS item appears at the top of the Specifications window. Select this option to access the Options Menu. Options available WEAPON SELECT SCREEN in this menu are the same as those MISSION BRIEFING found in the Main Menu Options When Hitman receives a mission Once you complete a mission Menu. (See page 6.) from Agency, the details are always successfully, you can replay it delivered through the Mission with the weapons you’ve collected in previous missions. These weapons RESTART MISSION Briefing Screens. All information valid to the mission is stored are selectable from the Weapon Select this option to restart in this briefing, which you can display Select Screen. the current mission. at any point during a mission. NOTE: When you are finished with The following information is usually this screen, press the right arrow key QUIT available from the Briefing Screen: to proceed to the mission, or the Esc INVENTORY key to return to the previous screen. Select this option to quit the current • Target profiles and descriptions. Press the right mouse button during game and return to the Main Menu. a mission to display the Inventory. • Any additional mission objectives. • EQUIPMENT This menu allows fast access to the CONTINUE GAME • Background information This shows a list of weapons and Weapons and Item Inventory. on the mission scenario. equipment you can take along Select this option to exit the In-Game To use an item from the Inventory, for the mission ahead. Select Menu and resume the current game. • Escape and exit points. highlight it using the mouse wheel the item you want to equip to add it or A/D keys and press the left mouse Once an objective has been met, to your Inventory. it will be marked off as completed. button to equip it. • When a weapon is equipped, To discard or drop an item, highlight it will be marked with a cross. it and press the G key. • To deselect a weapon, select Detailed information on both it again. weapons and items appears at the bottom of the screen. • SPECIFICATIONS This displays the weapons NOTE: You cannot drop specifications. The information or discard items that are crucial to Hitman’s progress.

10 11 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY STATISTICS

• ACTION LIST • WEAPON DISPLAY This Action List displays a list Displayed in the bottom right corner of context-sensitive choices. of the screen, the Weapons Display Use this menu to control shows an icon of the currently complex interactions in the game equipped weapon. environment. With its options you can manipulate doors, victims, • AMMO DISPLAY vehicles and items. This is a graphical and numerical If only one choice appears on the list, display of the current ammo level press the E key to perform that in both the clip currently in the STATISTICS ON-SCREEN DISPLAY action. If you have multiple choices, weapon and the total bullet count After a successful hit and the hold down the E key and use for all remaining clips. fulfillment of all mission objectives, • HEALTH BAR the mouse wheel or the W/S keys a ratings screen is displayed to show This bar shows Hitman’s current to highlight the option you want. • CROSSHAIRS performance levels. The statistics health. Every time Hitman sustains Release the E key to perform The crosshairs represent the exact are presented as a mission and damage the bar decreases. the selected action. point at which Hitman is aiming. overall score and give a breakdown If the bar dips to the danger point, The size of the crosshairs indicates of the stealth and aggression levels below 25% capacity, it turns red to the accuracy of any shots fired used in the mission. alert you to Hitman’s predicament. from the currently equipped weapon. NOTE: You can earn bonuses The larger the crosshairs the wider NOTE: Damage is location-based. by completing missions with a high the grouping of any shots fired. This means a shot to the head is level of professionalism. almost certain to kill Hitman • INFORMATION BOX while a shot to the arm will not. Useful information and warnings are • THREAT METER displayed here. Displayed next to the Health Bar, the Threat Meter gives an indication of the danger Hitman faces. An increase in movement signifies an increase in danger. The meter can alert you to potential problems such as a failed disguise or Hitman being spotted in restricted access zones.

12 13 TECHNIQUES WEAPONS

DISGUISES to sneak through almost any PISTOLS AND HANDGUNS in close quarters, SMGs are often environment and creep up behind inaccurate. This is more than any enemy. Before entering rooms compensated for by their high rate that potentially contain a threat, of fire and maneuverability. it is always worth your time to spy through the keyhole or check your ASSAULT RIFLES map for activity.

CLOSE COMBAT AND SILENT KILLS You can use disguises and costume Pistols and handguns offer a wide changes to throw off pursuers range of power, capacity and caliber. and gain access to restricted areas. Easily concealed and once silenced, When you’re wearing a disguise, the pistol can be one of the most it is important that you perform effective tools in Hitman’s arsenal. actions natural to the character When used in both hands, pistols The military-designed assault rifles you’re impersonating. Alert guards pack a high level of firepower. were developed for fire support and soldiers will notice suspicious Clip capacity and accuracy over and combat over distances of up to behavior and inconsistent distance are the main drawbacks 300m. The rifle is in its element weapon usage. Hitman’s most powerful weapons are for the handgun class. when used outdoors and over also the most difficult to master. distance. Single shot and burst fire SNEAKING Close combat weapons allow Hitman SUB-MACHINE GUNS (SMGs) are a necessity if you want to to neutralize targets without raising maintain accuracy. alarms or creating unwanted noise. Close combat weapons are most effective when used from behind on an unsuspecting enemy. In order to get close enough to use the weapons successfully, Hitman must use sneaking techniques. Once he’s directly behind an enemy, the fully charged close combat weapons will The ability to successfully sneak Typically issued to commando forces deliver a fatal blow. through areas undetected is a very in the military, sub-machine guns are important skill to master. When he’s Close combat weapons can also small, lightweight and often use moving in Sneak Mode, Hitman’s be used in melee attacks but their pistol ammunition. Designed for use movement is completely silent. effectiveness is seriously reduced. With patience and skill it is possible

14 15 WEAPONS EQUIPMENT

SHOTGUNS SNIPER RIFLES BINOCULARS NIGHT VISION GOGGLES (NVGs)

Devastatingly powerful at close In the hands of trained professionals, Excellent for surveillance and spying When worn in a dark environment, range, the shotgun’s defining the sniper rifle is perhaps the most on targets from a distance. night vision goggles amplify the light characteristics are having a smooth powerful of all projectile weapons. levels, allowing you to navigate bore and firing “shot” from an Offering precision and accuracy MAP through darkened areas. Normally explosive cartridge. Designed for over long distances, this weapon confined to military use, the NVGs close combat situations, the shotgun can be used to eliminate targets will draw suspicion if noticed is mainly used by law enforcement from a safe position. by guards or civilians. agencies and as a hunting weapon. The W2000 Sniper Rifle is Hitman’s rifle of choice and comes silenced HINTS AND TIPS MACHINE GUNS and concealable in its own briefcase. • Proper planning always increases the chance of making a successful NOTE: Crouching while aiming hit. Spend time on surveillance improves the accuracy and reduces and try changing your approach the movement of the rifle if your current plan isn’t working. in Hitman’s hands. Hitman is equipped with a map of his surroundings at all times. Using • High-caliber ammunition will the map to plan your route can penetrate doors and obstacles. prevent unwanted surprises and will • Sound is Hitman’s friend. Loud often reveal hidden access points. music can often mask the sound of gunshots, allowing the use Fully automatic, low-caliber of firearms to go unnoticed. and capable of rapid fire, • Keep your eye on the Threat Meter the machine gun is designed when accessing areas that are to provide suppressing cover fire out of bounds. more than aim and accuracy.

16 17 CREDITS CREDITS

PROGRAMMERS Peter Fleckenstein Andersen Kristian Rise Rune Nielsen Bo Cordes Peter Eide Paulsen Oliver Winding Søren Reinhold Jensen Brian Meidell Andersen Peter von Linstow Petronela Cimpoesu Ulf Maagaard David Guldbrandsen Rasmus Højengaard Ulla Goldberg PROJECT COORDINATOR Hakon Steinø Rasmus Kjær Helle Marijnissen VOICE ACTORS Jens Bo Albretsen Sebastian Lindoff Andrew Thomson Jeroen M. Wagenaar Stephan Nilsson SCRIPT Barbara Bernád Lars Piester Svend Christensen Greg Nagan Betty Glosted Marcell Baranyai Søren B. Jensen MUSIC COMPOSED & PRODUCED BY Chun Hou Cheung Martin Amor Thomas Storm Jesper Kyd www.jesperkyd.com David Bateson Peter Wraae Marino Thor Frölich Francois Erik-Grodin Pèter Màlnai Tom Isaksen ADDITIONAL SOUND DESIGN BY Gabor Horvath Rune Brinckmeyer Jun Mizumachi ADDITIONAL ARTISTS Jean Claude Flamant Sàndor Nyako Jeremy C. Petreman ENGINE PROGRAMMERS Jennifer Xiao Bao Huang Torsten Kjær Sørensen Michael Heilemann Henning Semler Joost Alexander Van Der Berg SCRIPTERS Oskar Lundqvist Jon Rocatis Michael Booth Jacob Mikkelsen Riana Møller Karsten Hvidberg Mircea Marghidanu Jesper Donnis Timothy Evison Martin Pollas Muk Wing Cheung Jonas Lind Tobias Biehl Mircea Marghidanu Nikolaj PapaDuke Tore Blystad Morten Mikkelsen Noah Lazarus ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMERS Trey Turner Ovidio Romanescu Jørgen Larsen ADDITIONAL ENGINE PROGRAMMERS Peter Màlnai Rasmus Sigsgaard ANIMATORS Jens Skinnerup Petronela Cimpoesu Barbara Bernád Michael Bach Jensen ARTISTS Róbert Nagy Frederik Budolph Larsen Steffen Toksvig Allan Hansen Runi Lewerissa Gabor Horvath Thomas Jacobsen Asi Siemenshaus San Tai Cheung Jens Peter Kurup Andreas Thomsen Balàzs Kiss Scott Farrell Strichen Kim Zoll Bo Heidelberg IOI MANAGEMENT Sue Hansen Styles Martin Poulsen Daniel Windfeld Schmidt Janos Fløsser Thomas Chaanhing David Giraud ADDITIONAL ANIMATORS Morten Borum Ulle Bjørn Bengtsson Henrik Hansen Frederic Poirier Thomas Howalt Vivienne McKee Israfel Abainza Karsten Lund Vladimir Pintchevski SUPPORT Jacob Andersen Thomas P. Theede Anni G. Andersen MOCAP ACTORS Jamie Benson SOUND Charlotte Delran Bo Thomas Jesper Vorsholt Jørgensen Ivan Brandt Chris Edgar Maria Erwolter Jørgen Ørberg Michael Ziegler Christoffer Kay Tina Robinson Hansen Lukas Jevcak Simon Holm Daniel Fløsser Mads H. Peitersen Thomas Pedersen Else Andersen Marek Bogdan Fredrik Ax Martin Kramme Guldbæk QA Martin Schröder Michal Bendtsen Hugh Grimley Michael Andersen Miklos Büte Jakob Rød Niels Jørgensen Morten Christian Bramsen Klavs Kofod

18 19 CREDITS CREDITS MUSIC SENIOR PRODUCER BRAND MANAGER “Le Souteneur (Mr Claude)” “Immortal” (Fallon / West) Neil Donnell Matt Knoles (R. Mussard / R. Mussard). Performed by Clutch EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MARKETING COORDINATOR ©1999 Editions Chroniques Published by Rykomusic Inc Ed Bainbridge Wyman Jung de Mars / EMI Virgin Music (ASCAP) / Earl Music Co. Publishing France. (ASCAP) PRODUCER PR MANAGER Avec l'autorisation d'Emi Taken from the CD “Pure Clayton Palma Michelle Seebach-Curran Music Publishing France. Rock Fury” Atlantic 7567- 83433-5 (2001). DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT OPERATIONS SENIOR PR SPECIALIST “Brand New Image” Kathy Schoback Kjell Vistad Performed by Cecilia “Put Your Head on my Cheung. Shoulder” PRODUCT OPERATIONS MANAGER PR COORDINATORS Courtesy of Universal Music Performed by Brian King Denny Chiu Hong Kong. Paul Anka. Loretta Stevens QA/CS MANAGER Licensed by Kind Licensed courtesy of BMG Micheal R. Kelly DIRECTOR OF CHANNEL AND permission from the Film & UK & Ireland Ltd. INTERACTIVE MARKETING TV Licensing Division, Part Written by Paul Anka. QA ASSISTANT MANAGER Kim Pendleton Of The Universal Music Group. Published by ChrysalisMusic Ltd. Colby McCracken CREATIVE “Walking Dead” Wewe - Happy Day PTC Julie Leibowitz Performed Original Title: Festival Daniel Franklin by Puressence. Original Author: WEB SUPPORT QA SAN FRANCISCO Courtesy of Universal-Island Chu, Young Hoon Boon Khoo Kip Ernst Records Ltd. Sub Author: Lin Min Roderick van Gelder Mike Gonos Licensed by Kind Original Publisher: The Patrick Goodspeed PRODUCTION permission from the Film & Music Asia Co. Ltd. Stephan Cavoretto Michael Minson TV Licensing Division, Part Sub Publisher: Rock Music Nicole Ferrara Greg Wu Of The Universal Music Group. Publishing (Taiwan) Co., Ltd. Jordan Romaidis SPECIAL THANKS QA CRYSTAL DYNAMICS Rob Dyer Dave Baker Kevin Weston Licensed Music Sourced by i10Q Joe Quadara Christian Chatterjee Benny Ventura Jamie Bartolomei Uses Bink Video Technology. Chris Bruno Paula Cook Copyright © 1997-2003 by RAD Game Tools, Inc. Gregg Stephens Dan Johnson Patrick Conner Sharon Gamble Kevin Gill CUSTOMER SUPPORT SUPERVISOR Renee Pletka Scott Holbert Matt Gorman CUSTOMER SUPPORT AGENTS Janty Sumimoto Adam Braswell Sam Tehrani Shelley Porter Tom Marx Mike Schmitt VP MARKETING Mike Orenich Paul Baldwin Robert Fitzpatrick BRAND DIRECTOR Hanshaw Ink & Image Chip Blundell Eclipse Advertising, Inc. 20 21 NOTES

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